Lifestyle

Read the latest trends and developments in the lifestyle hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our detailed coverage includes market forecasts, development, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.
Latest news: Blackstone buys 2 in Japan; Hyatt aligns with Venetian; Conrad to Los Cabos
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone buys 2 in Japan; Hyatt aligns with Venetian; Conrad to Los Cabos
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria
News / Brands
Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2024
The original Waldorf Astoria in New York City is expected to reopen this spring after seven-plus years. Hilton’s head of luxury brands talks about the meticulous process.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel Equities to manage 29 Postcard Cabins
News / Management
Hotel Equities to manage 29 Postcard Cabins
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2024
Atlanta operator will operate some 1,200 cabins nationwide as Marriott prepares to launch an outdoor-focused collection. ... Read More
Dublin-based Dean Group heads to SoBe
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Dublin-based Dean Group heads to SoBe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2024
Elliott Investment Management has acquired and will rebrand The Gates Hotel to become Dean’s U.S. flagship property. ... Read More
Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan
News / Owners
Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
New dimensions in branded residential
News / Contributed Perspectives
New dimensions in branded residential
By Spencer Levine | December 16, 2024
Here’s what’s new, what’s next, and what matters most for design, construction and opportunity.... Read More
How design can help drive ROI in 2025
News / Owners
How design can help drive ROI in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024
Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hyatt to debut Me and All Hotel outside of Germany
News / Brands
Hyatt to debut Me and All Hotel outside of Germany
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
Me and All Hotel Flims in Switzerland is the brand’s first property outside Germany and the first to open since Me and All Hotels became a standalone brand within Hyatt’s portfolio.... Read More
Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE
News
Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024
New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More
Marriott, Delonix deal expands Tribute brand in China
News / Franchising
Marriott, Delonix deal expands Tribute brand in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024
Five more hotels signed under a franchise model, joining three properties signed in May. ... Read More
Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction
News / Financing
Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
 Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 13, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown in Boston to an undisclosed seller for $123 million.... Read More
Marriott joins the outdoor herd
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott joins the outdoor herd
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024
Acquisition of Postcard Cabins and agreement with Trailborn will form the nucleus of an outdoor-focused collection. ... Read More